What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ilkley?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ilkley is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ilkley?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ilkley is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Railway Road via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ilkley via Bristol Parkway and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ilkley?

The distance between Cardiff and Ilkley is 247 miles. The road distance is 222.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Ilkley without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ilkley without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Ilkley?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cardiff to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ilkley bus from?

Cardiff to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ilkley train from?

Cardiff to Ilkley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ilkley is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ilkley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ilkley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ilkley train arrive?

Cardiff to Ilkley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ilkley is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Cardiff to Ilkley.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Ilkley?

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Cardiff to Ilkley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Ilkley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 33m
£120–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk078
8h 27m
£31–48
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
7h 9m
£46–105
Drive 221.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ilkleycar 221.6 mi
4h 40m
£54–78
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
7h 13m
£64–172
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
5h 42m
£90–154
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
7h 15m
£70–188
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
6h 36m
£88–216

Cardiff to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 245.1 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ilkley, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ilkley via Bristol Parkway and Leeds in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Railway Road via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 9m.

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